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judge upholds ticket on stock evo wing

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Originally posted by: BigFatCow
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: pulse8
Originally posted by: BigFatCow
I just got a ticket the other day when i was driving my moms car for having one of those liscense plate things on that they put on at the dealership.
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Those are actually illegal in some places, though.
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It was recently made illegal in Texas. The plate covers cannot by Texas state law cover up any part of the word "Texas" on the plate or any numbers/letters.
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Ya, i had no idea they were illegal when i got pulled over, of course now i do. I still dont understand why that dipsh|t had to give me a ticket for it and not just a warning.

The reason im so pissed about it is because im doing deferred driving and i couldnt get a ticked for 6months, i only had like 1 month left and then this asshole cop fvcks it all up for me with some bullsh|t ticket, and I wasnt even driving my own car.
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Wow, what an asshole cop. I got pulled over the other day for doing 64 in a 45 and only got a warning.
 
In Cali, from what I remember reading a while back in the vehicle codes, the car must be equppied with two rearward facing mirrors, which includes the rearview mirror. Side mirrors are rearword facing mirrors. I don't know if it requires the car to have a rearview mirror and at least the drivers side mirror, and the passanger one optional.
 
Just read the thread, and I have never seen so muich BS (from the judge) in my life.
(Based on the comments of others, I'm not too familiar with the US law system).

I hope the guy sues the judge.
 
Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: Nik
GOOD. It's about time someone started cracking down on stupid fugly useless wings on cars.
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Believe it or not, the one on the evo is FUNCTIONAL.
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I find it hard to believe that the wing on the evo is actually functional. Besides, even if it is, there are plenty of ways to make a functional wing that you cannot see through the rear-view mirror or back window.
 
Originally posted by: Supercharged
Wow, what an asshole cop. I got pulled over the other day for doing 64 in a 45 and only got a warning.
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You should have received a citation for being such a fvcktard. Jesus, is it THAT HARD to go the frickin speed limit?
 
Originally posted by: Lonyo
Just read the thread, and I have never seen so muich BS (from the judge) in my life.
(Based on the comments of others, I'm not too familiar with the US law system).

I hope the guy sues the judge.
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You can't sue a judge. You can file an appeal, trying to get his ruling over turned.
 
Originally posted by: Nik
GOOD. It's about time someone started cracking down on stupid fugly useless wings on cars.
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It's already been mentioned that it's functional on the Evo, but...

If they really wanted to crack down on the wings, they shouldn't have certified the Evo for US roads! Take it out on the manufacturer, not the user who bought what he thought was a fully street-legal vehicle.
 
You should try to get media attention. This is fvcked up enough that it warrents at least some coverage (though you are in LA, so it might not). You should wait till this judge comes up for re-election and contact his opponent, and tell him your story and see if he will play it up. Try to fvck that judge up.
 
Originally posted by: Ornery
"Believe it or not, the one on the evo is FUNCTIONAL"

On public roads? Yeah, you bet. :roll:
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Explain why not? People who think you only need to be doing 100+ mph to see any downforce effects lack an understanding of the physics behind spoilers.
 
I don't believe that person, or their post.

Sounds like a 17yr old kid who got a speeding ticket.
 
Originally posted by: Amused
Yes, they will. BUT, when they go about defending their case, they will prove that the wing is legal. This will cause a LOT of embarrasment for the PD and courts.

Oops, meant Mitsubishi
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just because it comes on the car box stock doesn't mean it is legal. at least, that is the statute here in texas.

i'm guessing whatever state this guy is in has a similar statute.
 
Originally posted by: Triumph
Originally posted by: Ornery
"Believe it or not, the one on the evo is FUNCTIONAL"

On public roads? Yeah, you bet. :roll:
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Explain why not? People who think you only need to be doing 100+ mph to see any downforce effects lack an understanding of the physics behind spoilers.
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At legal speeds the wing provides nominal downforce. Why would you need extra downforce at 65mph or under anyway?
 
Originally posted by: Triumph
Originally posted by: Ornery
"Believe it or not, the one on the evo is FUNCTIONAL"

On public roads? Yeah, you bet. :roll:
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Explain why not? People who think you only need to be doing 100+ mph to see any downforce effects lack an understanding of the physics behind spoilers.
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The only time spoiler would give any benifit is when with out one you would lose traction and you have enough speed to generate down force. Which means really high speeds or maybe you will see a little benift when you are cornering.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: Triumph
Originally posted by: Ornery
"Believe it or not, the one on the evo is FUNCTIONAL"

On public roads? Yeah, you bet. :roll:
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Explain why not? People who think you only need to be doing 100+ mph to see any downforce effects lack an understanding of the physics behind spoilers.
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At legal speeds the wing provides nominal downforce. Why would you need extra downforce at 65mph or under anyway?
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In a turn?
 
Originally posted by: Triumph
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: Triumph
Originally posted by: Ornery
"Believe it or not, the one on the evo is FUNCTIONAL"

On public roads? Yeah, you bet. :roll:
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Explain why not? People who think you only need to be doing 100+ mph to see any downforce effects lack an understanding of the physics behind spoilers.
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At legal speeds the wing provides nominal downforce. Why would you need extra downforce at 65mph or under anyway?
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In a turn?
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Legal speeds. Whipping around a corner at 50mph doesn't qualify. At legal speeds you don't need a spoiler, no matter which way you cut it.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
I don't believe that person, or their post.

Sounds like a 17yr old kid who got a speeding ticket.
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100% Agree. I'm wondering what kind of evidence he gave to the judge. I think he just shrugged the ticket off and assumed he would get removed in court with little to no evidence.
 
Originally posted by: Triumph
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: Triumph
Originally posted by: Ornery
"Believe it or not, the one on the evo is FUNCTIONAL"

On public roads? Yeah, you bet. :roll:
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Explain why not? People who think you only need to be doing 100+ mph to see any downforce effects lack an understanding of the physics behind spoilers.
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At legal speeds the wing provides nominal downforce. Why would you need extra downforce at 65mph or under anyway?
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In a turn?
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Would down forces on rear wheels even help in a turn. Wouldn't that make less force on the front wheels and if the front wheels lose traction then you will just go striaght. Lose of traction in the rear wheels would kick them out so you would coner better.
 
fine, legal speeds, whatever. the point is, people have this misconception that a spoiler can't do anything for you unless you're driving an F1 car at 150 mph. and that's just ignorance.
 
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